International Women's Day 2026 | 10 March
Name:
International Women's Day 2026 | 10 March
Date:
March 10, 2026
Time:
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Registration:
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Event Description:
Re-thinking the narrative: what it means to Australian women in business be included in 2026
This International Women's Day theme asks that we consider how business and organisations are actively working toward balancing the scales.
This CBD Women in Business event brings together women who are actively helping evolve the narrative around leadership and gender inclusion in their workplaces.
A keynote by Sally Loan AM will followed by a panel discussion that will touch on areas such as the application of quotas within some businesses. Are they helping to achieve practical results? How leaders and teams should be looking more to leverage women and men as allies as part of the personal and professional development journey? Has the glass ceiling already been well and truly cracked? Examples of how women in business are actually creating and leading change through leadership that is inclusive - regardless of gender and seniority - and leverages the application of both soft and hard skills to succeed.
We welcome men & women who wish to celebrate this important day.
Who Should be part of the CBD Women in Business Network?
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This CBD Women in Business event brings together women who are actively helping evolve the narrative around leadership and gender inclusion in their workplaces.
A keynote by Sally Loan AM will followed by a panel discussion that will touch on areas such as the application of quotas within some businesses. Are they helping to achieve practical results? How leaders and teams should be looking more to leverage women and men as allies as part of the personal and professional development journey? Has the glass ceiling already been well and truly cracked? Examples of how women in business are actually creating and leading change through leadership that is inclusive - regardless of gender and seniority - and leverages the application of both soft and hard skills to succeed.
The Agenda
- 12 Midday Arrival
- 12 - 12.30 pm networking & introductions
- 12.45 pm two -course lunch is served
- 1.00 pm Key Note address
- 1.20 pm Panel Discussion/Question time
- 2.00 - 2.30 pm Networking & Close
Keynote: Sally Loane AM
Sally Loane AM is Chair Destination NSW and Ignition Advice and also sits on the board of Chubb Insurance Australia and the Garvan Medical Research Foundation. She is a member of the Advisory Board of consulting firm Orizontas and a mentor with McCarthy Mentoring. Sally was the first female Director of Waratahs Rugby in its 135-year history (2010-2017), and is a former Director of Venues NSW, SCEGGS Darlinghurst, and PanKind.
Sally’s passion is women’s financial independence and economic security, and to this end has utilised her experience in financial services policy development, mentoring (Minerva Network; Super Stars of STEM) and has advised government via corporate advisory boards.
Sally Loane AM is Chair Destination NSW and Ignition Advice and also sits on the board of Chubb Insurance Australia and the Garvan Medical Research Foundation. She is a member of the Advisory Board of consulting firm Orizontas and a mentor with McCarthy Mentoring. Sally was the first female Director of Waratahs Rugby in its 135-year history (2010-2017), and is a former Director of Venues NSW, SCEGGS Darlinghurst, and PanKind.
Sally’s passion is women’s financial independence and economic security, and to this end has utilised her experience in financial services policy development, mentoring (Minerva Network; Super Stars of STEM) and has advised government via corporate advisory boards.
We welcome men & women who wish to celebrate this important day.
Who Should be part of the CBD Women in Business Network?
If you are a business owner, manager, hold or aspire to hold senior positions and you're interested in leadership, you should be involved with this network. Men or women - everyone benefits from the content and participating. If what we're doing sounds interesting, please join us. Members, Non-Members/Guests are welcome.
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ANZ Business Banking | BSI Learning | Bank of Sydney | Corporality Global | CUPRA City Garage Sydney | Cybertify | De Lorenzo Haircare | Forvis Mazars, Sydney | Juris Techne | The Langham, Sydney | Realise Business | Resly | Softlabs
Corporate Members
Alyve Technnology | Castlereagh Boutique Hotel | Optus Enterprise & Business | Victorian Institute of Technology
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